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AT    LOS  ANGELES 


ROBERT  ERNEST  COWAN 


THE  TEXAS 
STATE  HISTORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 


I.    Report  of  Organization, 

II.  Constitution. 

III.  List  of  Members. 


PRESIDENT. 
O.  M.  ROBERTS. 


VICE-PRESIDENTS. 

DUDLEY  G.  WOOTEN,  WILLIAM  CORNER, 

GUY  M.  BRYAN,  MRS.  JULIA  LEE  SINKS. 


LIBRARIAN. 
GEO.  P.  GARRISON. 


SECRETARY  AND  TREASURER. 
LESTER  G.  BUGBEE. 


EXECUTIVE  COUNCIL. 

O.  M.  ROBERTS,  GEO.  P.  GARRISON,  MRS.  DORA  FOWLER  ARTHUR, 

DUDLEY  G.  WOOTEN,  EUGENE  DIGGES,  RUFUS  C.  BURLESON, 

GUY  M.  BRYAN,  Z.  T.  FULMORE,  M.  M.  KENNEY, 

WILLIAM  CORNER,  C.  W.  RAINES,  R,  L.  BATTS, 

MRS.  JULIA  LEE  SINKS,  F.  R.  LUBBOCK,  MRS.  BRIDE  NEILL  TAYLOR. 


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THE  TEXAS  STATE  HISTORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 


Organization.  On  the  evening  of  Feb.  13,  a  number  of  gen- 
tlemen interested  in  Texas  history  met  in  one  of  the  rooms  of 
the  University  of  Texas  to  discuss  the  organization  of  a  State 
Historical  Association.  The  result  of  the  meeting  will  be  seen  in 
the  following  circular  letter,  which  was  issued  a  few  days  later 
and  sent  to  some  250  persons  in  Texas: 

You  are  cordially  invited  to  be  present  and  take  part  in  a  meet- 
ing to  be  held  in  the  rooms  of  the  Commissioner  of  Insurance,  Sta- 
tistics and  History  at  8:30  p.  m.,  March  2,  1897,  for  the  purpose 
of  organizing  a  State  Historical  Association.  The  general  object  of 
this  Association  will  be  the  promotion  of  historical  studies;  and 
its  special  object  the  discovery,  collection,  preservation  and  publi- 
cation of  the  materials  for  the  history  of  Texas.  The  proposed  an- 
nual fee  for  membership  is  tivo  dollars. 

We  feel  the  duty  of  immediate  action  in  order  that  the  sources 
of  Texas  history  may  be  preserved,  and  we  sincerely  hope  that  you 
will  be  able  to  lend  your  aid. 

If  you  are  unable  to  attend  the  meeting,  but  wish  to  become  a 
member,  kindly  signify  the  same  on  the  attached  blank,  which  you 
will  please  mail  in  the  enclosed  envelope. 

0.  M.   ROBERTS, 
F.  R.  LUBBOCK, 
JNO.  H.  REAGAN, 
GEO.   T.   WINSTON, 
DUDLEY  G.  WOO  TEN, 
A.  J.  ROSE, 
GEORGE  P.  GARRISON. 


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The  number  of  responses  to  this  letter  was  indeed  gratifying; 
nearly  one-half  the  persons  invited  either  attended  the  meeting 
or  sent  their  names  for  membership. 

The  Association  was  organized  on  the  evening  of  March  2, 
some  twenty  or  thirty  persons  present.  Before  proceeding  to 
business,  Ex-Gov.  O.  M.  Roberts,  in  response  to  repeated  calls, 
pleasantly  entertained  those  present  with  several  anecdotes  illus- 
trative of  the  character  of  Gen.  Thomas  J.  Rusk.  The  meet- 
ing was  then  called  to  order  by  Prof.  George  P.  Garrison  of 
the  State  University.  Judge  Z.  T.  Fulmore  of  Austin  was  made 
temporary  chairman,  and  Prof.  Garrison  secretary.  After  some 
discussion,  the  constitution  presented  by  a  committee  appoint- 
ed at  the  informal  meeting  of  Feb.  13,  was  adopted  without 
material  change.  Fellows  and  officers  were  then  elected  and 
the  meeting  adjourned. 

Objects.  As  stated  in  the  constitution:  The  objects  of  the 
Association  shall  be,  in  general,  the  promotion  of  historical  studies; 
and  in  particular,  the  discovery,  collection,  preservation  and  publi- 
cation of  historical  material,  especially  such  as  relates  to  Texas. 
It  is  hoped  that  the  Association  will  stimulate  the  production  of 
much  historical  matter  of  real  worth  for  presentation  at  its  meet- 
ings, and  it  is  intended  to  publish  such  matter,  as  well  as 
original  documents,  as  fast  as  the  finances  of  the  Association  will 
allow.  Original  articles  on  any  period  of  Texas  history  or  on 
any  subject  connected  with  Texas  history,  will  be  gladly  re- 
ceived; a  number  of  such  papers  will  be  read  before  the  Asso- 
ciation at  each  meeting. 

It  is  also  hoped  to  ascertain  the  present  location,  ownership, 
condition,  etc.,  of  the  vast  mass  of  MSS.  now  in  the  hands  of 
private  persons  in  Texas,  and,  if  possible,  to  secure  for  the  As- 
sociation possession  of  the  originals.  Suitable  fire-proof  vaults 
will  be  provided  as  soon  as  possible  where  such  papers  as  the  As- 
sociation shall  acquire  may  be  safely  stored.  Private  diaries, 
family  letters,  journals  of  travels,  old  newspapers,  genealogi- 
cal notices,  etc.,  etc.,  are  of  quite  as  much  value  in  recovering 
the  history  of  Texas  as  are  state  papers  and  public  documents. 
Members  of  the  Association  are  especially  urged  to  report  to  the 
secretary  any  information  which  they  may  have  concerning 
such  documents. 


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The  Association  also  hopes  to  acquire  a  library  and  museum. 
Books  and  historical  relics  will  be  gratefully  received.  Every 
Texas  author  should  present  to  the  Association  a  copy  of  his 
works. 

Plan  of  work.  It  will  be  noticed  that  the  constitution  makes 
no  attempt  to  outline  a  definite  plan  of  work  for  the  Associa- 
tion. It  was  thought  best  to  leave  this  matter  to  the  executive 
council.  The  time,  place,  and  character  of  the  next  meeting 
will  soon  be  announced. 


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CONSTITUTION 

OF  THE 

TEXAS  STATE  HISTORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 


ART.  I.     NAME. 

This  Society  shall  be  called  THE  TEXAS  STATE  HISTORICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 


ART.  II.     OBJECTS. 

The  objects  of  the  Association  shall  be,  in  general,  the  pro- 
motion of  historical  studies;  and,  in  particular,  the  discovery, 
collection,  preservation,  and  publication  of  historical  material, 
especially  such  as  relates  to  Texas. 

ART.  III.     MEMBERSHIP. 

The  Association  shall  consist  of  Members,  Fellows,  Life  Mem- 
bers, and  Honorary  Life  Members. 

(a)  Members.  Persons  recommended  by  the  Executive  Coun- 
cil and  elected  by  the  Association  may  become  Members. 

(b)  Fellows.  Members  who  show,  by  published  work,  special 
aptitude  for  historical  investigation  may  become  Fellows.    Thir- 
teen Fellows  shall  be  elected  by  the  Association  when  first  or- 
ganized, and  the  body  thus  created  may  thereafter  elect  addi- 
tional Fellows  on  the  nomination  of  the  Executive  Council.   The 
number  of  Fellows  shall  never  exceed  fifty. 

(c)  Life  Members.  Such  benefactors  of  the  Association  as  shall 
pay  into  its  treasury  at  one  time  the  sum  of  ($50)  fifty  dollars, 


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or  shall  present  to  the  Association  an  equivalent  in  books,  MSS., 
or  other  acceptable  matter,  shall  be  classed  as  Life  Members. 

(d)  Honorary  Life  Members.  Persons  who  rendered  eminent 
service  to  Texas  previous  to  annexation  may  become  Honorary 
Life  Members  upon  being  recommended  by  the  Executive  Coun- 
cil and  elected  by  the  Association. 

ART.  IV.     OFFICERS. 

The  affairs  of  the  Association  shall  be  administered  by  a 
President,  four  Vice-Presidents,  a  Librarian,  a  Secretary  and 
Treasurer,  and  an  Executive  Council. 

The  President,  Vice-Presidents,  and  Secretary  and  Treasurer 
shall  be  elected  annually  by  the  Association  from  among  the 
Fellows. 

The  Professor  of  History  in  the  University  of  Texas  shall  be 
ex  officio  Librarian  of  this  Association. 

The  Executive  Council,  a  majority  of  which  shall  constitute 
a  quorum,  shall  consist  of  the  following: 
The  President. 
The  four  Vice-Presidents. 
The  Librarian  of  the  Association. 
The  State  Librarian. 
Three  Fellows. 
Five  Members. 

The  Association,  immediately  after  organizing,  shall  elect 
three  Fellows  to  serve  on  the  Executive  Council  one,  two,  and 
three  years,  respectively,  the  term  of  each  to  be  decided  by  lot. 
Thereafter,  one  Fellow  shall  be  elected  annually  by  the  Asso- 
ciation for  the  term  of  three  years. 

The  Association,  immediately  after  organizing,  shall  likewise 
elect  five  members  to  serve  on  the  Executive  Council  one,  two, 
three,  four,  and  five  years,  respectively,  the  term  of  each  to  be 
decided  by  lot.  Thereafter,  one  Member  shall  be  elected  an- 
nually by  the  Association  for  the  term  of  five  years. 


TEXAS  STATE  HISTORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 


ART.  V.     DUES. 

Each  Member  shall  pay  annually  into  the  treasury  of  the  As- 
sociation the  sum  of  two  dollars. 

Each  Fellow  shall  pay  annually  into  the  treasury  of  the  As- 
sociation the  sum  of  five  dollars. 

Life  Members  and  Honorary  Life  Members  shall  be  exempt 
from  all  dues. 

ART.  VI.     PUBLICATION  COMMITTEE. 

A  Publication  Committee,  consisting  of  five  persons,  shall 
have  the  sole  charge  of  the  selection  and  editing  of  matter  for 
publication.  The  President  and  Librarian  of  the  Association 
shall  be  ex  officio  members  of  this  committee;  the  remaining 
three  members  shall  be  chosen  annually  by  the  Fellows  from  the 
Executive  Council. 

ART.  VII.    AMENDMENTS. 

Amendments  to  this  Constitution  shall  become  operative  af- 
ter being  recommended  by  the  Executive  Council  and  approved 
by  two-thirds  of  the  entire  membership  of  the  Association,  the 
vote  being  taken  by  letter  ballot. 


THE  TEXAS  STATE  HISTORICAL  ASSOCIATION. 

ORGANIZED  MARCH  2,  1897. 


LIST  OF  CHARTER  MEMBERS. 


FELLOWS. 

Hon.  Guy  M.  Bryan Quintana. 

Lester  G.  Bugbee Austin. 

William  Corner San  Antonio. 

Col.  J.  S.  Ford San  Antonio 

Judge  Z.  T.  Fulmore Austin. 

Judge  R.  R.  Gaines Austin. 

Prof.  George  P.  Garrison Austin. 

A.  C.  Gray Houston. 

Ex-Governor  F.  R.  Lubbock Austin. 

Judge  C.  "W.  Raines Austin. 

Ex-Governor  0.  M.  Roberts Austin. 

Mrs.  Julia  Lee  Sinks Giddings. 

Hon.  Dudley  G.  Wooten Dallas. 

MEMBEES. 

Mrs.  Dora  Fowler  Arthur Austin. 

Casey  Askew Tyler. 

H.  G.  Askew * Austin. 

William  Aubrey San  Antonio. 

Miss  Betty  Ballinger Galveston. 

Prof.  W.  J.  Battle Austin. 

Prof.  R.  L.  Batts Austin. 

Gen.  H.  P.  Bee.  .  .  .San  Antonio. 


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Dr.  Milton  J.  Bliem San  Antonio. 

J.  Alleine  Brown Austin. 

Mrs.  John  Henry  Brown Dallas. 

Miss  Lizzie  C.  Brown Dallas. 

Miss  Marion  Taylor  Brown Dallas. 

Hon.  Beauregard  Bryan Brenham. 

Miss  Hally  Ballinger  Bryan Quintana. 

President  Kufus  C.  Burleson Waco. 

Prof.  Morgan  Callaway,  Jr Austin. 

Hon.  J.  M.  Carlisle Austin. 

Eev.  Dr.  Wallace  Carnahan San  Antonio. 

Miss  Lilia  M.  Oasis Austin. 

James  B.  Clark Austin. 

Mrs.  Florence  Anderson  Clark Austin. 

Hon.  George  Clark Waco. 

Hon.  William  Clemens New  Braunf els. 

Hon.  John  H.  Cochran Sweetwater. 

Charles  Corner Austin. 

I.  J.  Cox San  Antonio. 

Hon.  M.  M.  Crane Austin. 

Mrs.  Ella  Dancy-Hall Austin. 

Miss  Mary  Decherd Austin. 

Judge  Leroy  G.  Denman Austin. 

Col.  Eugene  Digges Austin. 

Hon.  E.  T.  Dumble Austin. 

Judge  Peyton  F.  Edwards El  Paso. 

Miss  Anna  Ellis Austin. 

Prof.  H.  F.  Estill Huntsville. 

Ira  H.  Evans Austin. 

Wilber  L.  Evans % Memphis. 

Prof.  Thomas  Fitz-Hugh Austin. 

H.  P.  N.  Gammel Austin. 

Eugene  A.  Giraud Austin. 

Judge  Pi.  S.  Gould Austin. 

John  Granger Austin. 

John  A.  Green,  Sr San  Antonio. 


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Mrs.  L.  T.  Gulick Corsicana. 

Prof.  L.  R.  Hamberlin Austin. 

Hon.  T.  S.  Henderson Cameron. 

Prof.  H.  W.  Harper Austin. 

L.  E.  Hill Austin. 

Ex-Governor  J.  S.  Hogg Austin. 

Col.  J.  K.  Holland Austin. 

Mrs.  Anna  Jefferson  Holland Austin. 

E.  M.  House Austin. 

Prof.  D.  F.  Houston Austin. 

Reagan  Houston San  Antonio. 

William  R.  Houston Dallas. 

Ex-Governor  R.  B.  Hubbard Tyler. 

Judge  Sam  J.  Hunter Fort  Worth. 

Col.  John  G.  James Austin. 

Mrs.  E.  H.  Jenkins Bastrop. 

R.  M.  Johnston Houston. 

B.  A.  Judd San  Antonio. 

Major  M.  M.  Kenney Austin. 

Gen.  W.  H.  King Sulphur  Springs. 

John  A.  Lomax Austin. 

Mrs.  M.  Looscan Houston. 

B.  F.  Louis Marlin. 

W.  F.  McCaleb Carrizo  Springs. 

Regent  J.  H.  McLean Georgetown. 

Hon.  J.  H.  McLeary San  Antonio. 

Robert  E.  McCleary Austin. 

J.  Magnenat Austin. 

Prof.  S.  E.  Mezes Austin. 

Clarence  H.  Miller Austin. 

Lucian  Minor Galveston. 

Mrs.  Thomas  B.  Mitchel Dallas. 

Prof.  W.  W.  Norman Austin. 

Prof.  E.  F.  Northrup Austin. 

A.  W.  Orr Omen. 

Hon.  T.  M.  Paschal . .  . .  San  Antonio. 


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James  E.  Pearce Austin. 

Mrs.  L.  C.  Pease Austin. 

Miss  Julia  M.  Pease Austin. 

Mrs.  Anna  J.  H.  Penny  backer Palestine. 

Dr.  Constance  Pessels Austin. 

Judge  H.  Clay  Pleasants Galveston. 

Hon.  William  L.  Prather Waco. 

Prof.  Sylvester  Primer Austin. 

G.  A.  Quinlan Houston. 

Hon.  John  H.  Reagan Austin. 

Mrs.  Catherine  E.  Roberts Austin. 

Major  A.  J.  Rose Austin. 

W.  G.  Scarff Dallas. 

Dr.  William  B.  Seeley San  Antonio. 

Morris  Sheppard Austin. 

Hon.  Seth  Shepard Washington,  D.  C. 

Prof.  F.  W.  Simonds Austin. 

Hon.  James  L.  Slayden San  Antonio. 

Miss  Laura  Steele San  Antonio. 

Col.  Robert  G.  Street Galveston. 

Mrs.  Bride  Neill  Taylor Austin. 

Mrs.  Kate  S.  Terrell Dallas. 

Judge  John  C.  Townes Austin. 

Mrs.  A.  V.  Winkler Corsicana. 

President  George  T.  Winston Austin. 

Dr.  Joe  S.  Wooten Austin. 

Dr.  Thomas  D.  Wooten Austin. 

Col.  R.  M.  Wynne.    Fort  Worth. 

Gen.  William  H.  Young San  Antonio. 

Miss  Adina  de  Zavala San  Antonio. 

Miss  Mary  de  Zavala San  Antonio. 

All  communications  should  be  addressed  to 

LESTER  G.  BTIGBEE,  Secretary  and  Treasurer, 

University  of  Texas,  Austin,  Texas. 


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